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  1. Re: Is the Gibson design really better than Neapolitan mandolins?

    Wouldn't be the first time. Fact is, I don't know. I wasn't there. Also, I don't really care. In my opinion, the differant types sound differant from each other, not better than each other. I...
  2. Re: Is the Gibson design really better than Neapolitan mandolins?

    I always assumed that Gibson's innovations had more to to with ease of build than sound.
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    Re: SE Michigan group for beginner?

    McCourt's String Shop in Waterford has a mandolin teacher. Their number is 248-673-7500.
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    Re: Weber Aspen Tailpiece problem

    Multidon: He said that it looked as if the original hole was drilled too big. He put in a new tailpiece block.

    Timbofood: I always enjoy going to Elderly. So many beautiful mandolins and a few...
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    Re: Weber Aspen Tailpiece problem

    Thanks everyone for your input. I took the mandolin to Elderly and they were able to get approval from Weber (or whoever is in control now) to fix it without charging me for it. Stretch at Elderly...
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    Re: Weber Aspen Tailpiece problem

    Yes, it was purchased new from Elderly in September or October of 2012. The serial number is 1248501, which I believe means that it was built in January of 2012. It was the only one Elderly had at...
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    Re: Weber Aspen Tailpiece problem

    Thanks everyone. I live in Michigan near Pontiac. It's not too far from Elderly, but not close enough to just drop by (unfortunately). I'm going to take MikeEdgerton's advise and call the Elderly...
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    Weber Aspen Tailpiece problem

    I purchased a Weber Aspen from Elderly in 2012. It's a great instrument and I'm really enjoying it. However, it's recently developed a problem with the tail piece. The center bottom most screw...
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    Re: Thank you to Rob Meldrum!

    I got the book too. Thanks Rob. It's an impressive bit of work. I highly recommend it to everyone with any interest in the mandolin.
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